Introducing: The Midwives Podcast — Where Birth Stories Meet Wisdom

What happens when two passionate, experienced midwives decide to turn their heart-centered calling into a podcast? You get The Midwives Podcast — a soul-nourishing space where birth stories are honored, voices are heard, and midwifery wisdom is lovingly sprinkled into every episode.

Meet Margie and Amy — best friends, birth workers, and now podcast hosts. With decades of experience supporting families through pregnancy, labor, and beyond, they’ve witnessed firsthand how powerful storytelling can be. Time and time again, they’ve seen how hearing another woman’s story — raw, real, and unfiltered — can help someone feel less alone, more prepared, and deeply empowered.

Their vision? To create a safe, supportive circle of voices, where women can share their birth experiences without judgment, shame, or sugarcoating. Every episode of The Midwives Podcast is rooted in love, truth, and the belief that knowledge shared is power multiplied.

“Every birth matters. Every story deserves to be told. And every woman deserves to feel seen and supported in her choices,” says Amy.

Through these deeply personal conversations, listeners will hear a tapestry of births: home, hospital, VBAC, cesarean, ecstatic, complicated, triumphant, healing. Alongside each story, Margie and Amy gently weave in their own midwifery insights — offering guidance, clarity, and comfort without ever overshadowing the storyteller.

“We’re not here to give advice. We’re here to offer context, to normalize the wide spectrum of birth, and to help listeners tune into their own wisdom,” Margie adds.

Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, a birth worker, or just someone who believes in the power of women's voices, The Midwives Podcast invites you to pull up a chair, pour some tea, and listen in. It’s more than a podcast — it’s a movement to reclaim birth as something sacred, personal, and powerfully ours.

New episodes drop every Thursday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts — and if you’ve got a story to share, Margie and Amy would love to hear from you.

Why More Families Are Choosing Traditional Midwifery Care Over OB-Led Births

When it comes to bringing new life into the world, how we give birth—and who supports us—makes all the difference. While obstetrician-led hospital births remain the norm, more families are turning toward traditional midwifery care for a more personalized, empowering experience.

Midwives like Margie at Frisco Birth and Amy at Swiss Avenue Birth are at the heart of this movement, offering evidence-based care rooted in trust, relationship, and the belief that birth is a natural, transformative process.

The Midwifery Model: Whole-Person Care

Unlike the traditional medical model, midwifery care is centered around the birthing person. Midwives like Margie and Amy spend time getting to know their clients, listening to their goals, and supporting them through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with compassion and continuity.

They are highly trained to care for low-risk pregnancies, monitor maternal and fetal health, and create a calm, informed environment for birth—whether that’s at a birth center or in your home.

OB vs. Midwife: Not Better or Worse, Just Different

Let’s be clear—obstetricians are essential for high-risk cases and complications. But for healthy pregnancies, midwives offer a safe alternative that often includes:

• Lower rates of unnecessary interventions

• Fewer cesarean sections

• Higher client satisfaction

• Longer, more personal visits

Midwives like Amy and Margie work within collaborative models and will refer or transfer care if a medical situation arises—so you can rest easy knowing your safety is always the priority.

Is Waterbirth Safe?

Yes—and it’s beautiful, too.

Waterbirth is a safe, evidence-based option for many low-risk pregnancies. It offers natural pain relief and a more relaxed birthing atmosphere. With skilled midwives like those at Frisco Birth and Swiss Avenue Birth, waterbirth is monitored closely to ensure safety for both parent and baby.

Support That Continues After Birth

One of the biggest differences midwives bring to the table is comprehensive postpartum care. From breastfeeding support to mental health check-ins and newborn care guidance, midwives don’t disappear after delivery. They’re there to support the full transition into parenthood.

Midwives like Margie and Amy go above and beyond to make sure families are thriving—emotionally, physically, and practically.

Final Thoughts

Choosing between an OB and a midwife is a deeply personal decision. But for families who want more autonomy, personalized care, and a gentle, family-centered birth, traditional midwifery is a powerful option.

To learn more about the midwifery model and hear real stories from families and birth workers alike, check out The Midwives Podcast—where we dive deeper into what it means to birth with intention, confidence, and community.

Ready to explore midwifery care?
Connect with your local midwives:
🩷 friscobirthcenter.com
💜 swissavebirth.com